UWA researchers discover cause of devastating Faba bean gall disease
Breakthrough research has shown previous gall disease control measures were ineffective because they were targeting the wrong plant pathogen Researchers at The University of Western Australia have identified the cause of the devastating faba bean gall disease for the first time, a disease that causes significant destruction of bean crops in Ethiopia and China. When […]
Roadmap proposed for increased use of biotechnology to improve food security
Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture are concerned that the worldwide adoption of biotechnology to improve crop production has stalled
Sowing early and in the wet needs the right seed varieties and machine
Many growers will be faced with wet paddock conditions for season 2021-21 and it’s a change that will need some alternative action to achieve the best possible result
Chickpea variety CBA Captain is the first release from Chickpea Breeding Australia
The CBA Captain variety is expected to have broad adaptation to all Australian chickpea growing regions as it aims to improve outputs
Corteva Young Grower of the Year Award closing soon
Don’t be bashful, you know you are good at what you do, and the horticulture industry wants to reward you through a special award
Sorghum lodging could be consigned to the past as research finds a genetic solution
When Sorghum carries high yields it runs the risk of falling flat and that happens in up to 10% of the crop every year – research is underway to limit the losses
Farm produce comes under the ethical and safe microscope
Food enters safe practice phase where consumers are demanding to know how it is grown and what chemicals were used
Move is on to secure oats as important food source
A two-part trial project has the aim to vastly improve oat yields through improved agronomy to boost domestic and international health food supplies
Vineyard of the year winners announced from top 50 finalists
After a six-month search that has included multiple rounds of judging and site inspections of vineyards around Australia, Young Gun of Wine has announced the trophy winners for the inaugural Vineyard of the Year Awards for 2021
Pasture shows effects of climate change in ongoing study
Not many producers realise how the effects of a CO2 increase has already impacted pasture growth over the past century Onging research has shown the rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration and concurrent climate change has led to yield reductions of grass-rich grassland vegetation in the past century. This observation was made by researchers at […]